Delhi: Court dismisses plea seeking FIR against Kejriwal, others
What's the story
A court in New Delhi has refused to direct the Delhi Police to lodge an FIR against Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, his deputy Manish Sisodia, and others for wrongfully restraining and criminally intimidating a person during their sit-in protest at the Lt Governor's (LG) office in June. Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Samar Vishal dismissed the complaint filed by one Bam Bam Maharaj Nauhatiya.
Details
Nauhatiya claimed he was restrained from going into LG office
Nauhatiya, who claimed to be a social worker, was seeking registration of an FIR action against Kejriwal, Sisodia, Health Minister Satyendra Jain, and Labor Minister Gopal Rai. The complainant, who had earlier approached the police to lodge a case, had alleged that he was restrained from going to the LG office to make a representation due to the protest held by the accused persons.
Court's decision
Delhi Police says no complaint received from LG office
The court dismissed the application after taking into the consideration the status report filed by the Delhi Police which submitted that no complaint was received from the LG secretariat office and, therefore, no action was taken on the complaint of Nauhatiya. "There's nothing in the complaint to either direct registration of FIR or to proceed after taking cognizance. Hence dismissed," the court said.
Allegations
Nauhatiya alleged citizens were threatened by Kejriwal, others
Nauhatiya had alleged that the accused persons "have been making false allegations against the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi and the Central government for creating hurdles in the normal functioning of Delhi government." He alleged, "The citizens were threatened by the respondents and their supporters through their speeches, statements, demonstrations and overt actions not to visit Raj Niwas (LG's residence) to submit their grievances."